State Representative Abel Herrero and Congressman Vicente Gonzalez released statements on Tuesday evening. Author: KIII Staff Updated: 7:08 PM CDT July 13, 2021
TEXAS, USA Local State Representative Abel Herrero released a statement on the walkout on Tuesday saying: Although not in Washington, D.C. with other Democrats breaking quorum to oppose voter suppression legislation, I fully support their efforts. While responsibilities in the district have kept me from being in Austin, I will join Democrats to fight against the oppressive legislation upon returning to the Texas capitol.
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez also spoke out in support of the Democrat lawmakers:
“The right to vote is an indispensable pillar in the foundation our democracy. I commend the Texas Legislators who had the courage to leave their families, homes, jobs and the great state of Texas to preserve our democracy. The U.S. House of Representatives has done its part to advan
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Local congressman: A wall isn t the answer
Local officials and law enforcement respond to Abbott/Trump border wall visit
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FALFURRIAS, Texas â Congressman Vicente Gonzalez, who represents people in Duval, Brooks, and Jim Hogg, says Texas should focus on spending money on other things. It is something that, at the state level, the governor should look at, and make sure we make the investments in our power grid before we build any walls, he said.
Gonzalez believes that a physical barrier is unneccesary, and believes that a virtual one would be better.
He also said solving root problems in Central America is vital.
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-McAllen) says the Problem Solvers Caucus, a bipartisan group of lawmakers who visited the Rio Grande Valley in April, is releasing a plan that will look at root causes for the increase of migrants at the border, instead of just focusing on short-term management of migrants.